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Page 6.3 of 6.10 pages
Original instructions (ENGLISH)
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Check and tighten both outer gearboxes’ mounting nuts and bolts (arrowed). Refer to ‘Specific Torque
Settings’, Section 6.14.
6.5.2
Rotor gearbox oil level check and top-up
Before checking the oil level, ensure that the machine is positioned on a firm and level surface.
Figure 6.3
ITEM NO.
DESCRIPTION.
1
Oil Filler Plug
2
Oil Level Plug
Remove the oil level plug on the side of the gearbox, and ensure the oil is filled up to that level; see Figure
6.3 (2).
To top up the gearbox oil level, remove the oil filler plug and carefully top up with oil until the oil starts to flow
from the level plug; see Figure 6.3 (1).
Use only the recommended grade of oil.
For further information refer to ‘Recommended Lubricants’, Section 6.13.
6.5.3
Rotor gearbox oil drain and refill
To drain the oil from the gearbox, it is necessary to remove the gearbox from the machine.
Remove both the oil filler and level plugs; see Figure 6.3 and then invert the gearbox over a suitable
container and allow the oil to drain.
Dispose of the used oil and protect yourself against it in accordance with the guidelines set out in Section 6.2.
